A 15-year-old boy faces capital murder charges after allegedly gunning down his ex-girlfriend’s mother, Jessica Rodriguez, 39, and her children—a 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter—in their Odessa, West Texas apartment on December 9, 2025 [web:previous].
Attack Details
Police responded around 5:45 p.m. to the 87th Street Apartments, finding the victims dead from gunshot wounds; the teen had planned to target his ex at school but shifted to their home, entering and shooting before fleeing on foot. A handgun was recovered, though its source remains unclear, and the suspect was arrested 40 minutes later with no prior violent history beyond a family dispute.
Family Impact
The ex-girlfriend, also 15, escaped physical harm but endured deep trauma, as noted by Odessa Police Chief Mike Gerke, who called the act “cowardly” during a December 10 briefing. Victims’ father Roy Casey Martinez launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs, mourning the unimaginable loss during the holidays.
Legal Status
The juvenile is detained at Ector County Youth Center; prosecutors will decide on adult trial status, potentially releasing his name, while investigations probe accomplices for gun access or prior knowledge.
